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Navigating the road of grief, one step at a time 

Many often navigate grief one step at a time mentally, or in the case of the inaugural Widow and Widowers Walk on Tuesday, physically.   After losing her husband, Shawn, six years ago, Bronwyn Fasulkey, president of Four Point Widows and Widowers, decided to create a community that can engage positively while navigating hardships.   “About three years ago, I started the group by just

Nina Zamora

Hart district names new director of special programs 

News release   The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Nina Zamora as the new director of special programs.  Zamora began her career in the Hart District as a

COC graduation set for Friday 

News release  College of the Canyons will honor its 2026 graduating class during the college’s 57th annual commencement celebration on Friday in the college’s Cougar Stadium, located on the Valencia campus, according

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Newhall School District announces new assistant superintendent  

News release  The Newhall School District has announced the appointment of Chad Rose as the district’s new assistant superintendent of business services, effective July 1.  Rose brings 32 years of school district experience to the role, including 21 years of service

Photos: Adoption event at the mall

The Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Center held a pet adoption event on Saturday at Valencia Town Center. With nine dogs able to walk around and meet prospective

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Salvation Army’s Donut Day set for Friday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Salvation Army Corps is planning a sweet and exciting showdown at its third annual Donut Day, scheduled 3 p.m. Friday at the Newhall Community Center, located at 22421 Market St. in Newhall.  Dignitaries, public

Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics donated $100 to Carousel Ranch for every client who came in for an Invisalign evaluation as part of a regional Invisalign charity event. Courtesy photo.

Carousel Ranch receives $4,800 donation

News release  Dr. Megan LeCornu, a longtime supporter of Carousel Ranch, chose the local nonprofit as the recipient of her donation for a one-day Invisalign charity event held recently throughout the Los Angeles area.  LeCornu,

Cpl. Milena V. Garcia and SSgt. Jameson D. Kehoe were selected by Young Marines leaders Tim Stratton and Cathy Hagopian as the honorees for the local Elks Lodge chapter’s Elks National Youth Week recognition. Courtesy photo.

Young Marines awarded Elks honors 

News release  As part of Elks National Youth Week in May, the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge spotlights community youth organizations that go above and beyond in their service to the community. Within this organization the leaders are asked to identify two

Voters cast ballots throughout Santa Clarita 

Throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, residents flocked to one of 20 voting locations Tuesday, marching into their local polling places in a near-constant stream.   This year, California’s primary ballot has several key seats in play, but perhaps none more so than the state’s governorship after Gov.

Local officials and the March family joined Mayor Laurene Weste on the baseball field for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at David March Park on June 1, 2026. Sara McCarthy/ The Signal 

City celebrates expansion, enhancement of David March Park 

By Sara McCarthy For The Signal  During a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at David March Park, members of the Santa Clarita City Council, commissioners and local residents and families gathered around the new baseball field to celebrate the new

Traffic delays on the northbound side of Interstate 5 following a collision on Tuesday morning Jan. 6, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Metro gives update on I-5 summer construction 

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority said construction may ramp up this summer on Interstate 5 along Santa Clarita as its interstate enhancements project eyes a March 2027 end date.   Metro’s virtual, open-to-the-public presentation Wednesday gave

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HMNH appoints Lisa Joins VP and chief human resources officer 

News release  Lisa Joins has been appointed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s vice president and chief human resources officer.   Joins brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership, with a strong background in health care workforce strategy, organizational culture and

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LA County officials issue health alert ahead of World Cup 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Authorities in Los Angeles have issued a health advisory ahead of the World Cup this month, saying that a large influx of international travelers may bring in infectious diseases.  “Health care providers should

Canyon High students give high school a sincere send-off 

Canyon High School’s class of 2026 was never going to go out without making sure their mark was made.  Many of the nearly 490 students sitting on the College of the Canyons football field Friday night had spent high school preparing for after-graduation aspirations typical in

Through fashion comes finding identity 

Fashion is always changing, and West Ranch incoming seniors Brianne Loyola, 16, and Sofia Isabel Yuvienco, 17, are contributing to its evolution.  Hosting the annual West Ranch FIDM Fashion Show on May

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The Time Ranger | Recalling Mr. Sims, Composer of Hart’s Alma Mater 

Hope you time travelers brought along a pillow for your saddle this morn. We’ve an extra-long journey ahead, saddlepals. There’s no time to waste, so let’s giddy-up into a most interesting trail ride into the backcountry of our rich, Santa Clarita Valley history …